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Easy Prosecco Cocktails for Entertaining | Simple Prosecco-Based Serves for Parties, rReceptions & Festive Events
Here are my go-to favourites, simple, sparkling and guaranteed to bring a little extra magic to your celebrations. 1. Poinsettia A bright, elegant classic with a…
8 December 2025 · 1 min read
3 Wines Under £20 That Guarantee To Impress Your Friends from The Wine Society
These three whites are brilliant examples of quality without the cost: versatile, crowd-pleasing and beautifully made. Perfect for holiday lunches, cosy evenings with…
8 December 2025 · 1 min read
3 Winter Winners from Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s really delivers this season, and I’m a big fan of their own-brand ‘Taste the Difference’ range. The quality has been consistently impressive, especially…
8 December 2025 · 2 min read
Two Brilliant Bubbles Under £15: Your Christmas Saver Guide from Aldi
Supermarket wines are stronger than ever this Christmas, with brilliant value across sparkling styles if you know where to look. Two bottles stand out immediately:…
8 December 2025 · 2 min read
Bijou Isn’t Just a French Wine Brand
A thoughtful, sustainable, and elegant wine without ever feeling stuffy or expensive. Bijou Pinot Noir, my festive fave: Feels luxe, subtle oak, fine tannins, red…
8 December 2025 · 1 min read
English Wine Right Now: The Bottles I Actually Buy (Still & Sparkling)
My current favourites… and honestly, they’re world-class. My Favourite English Sparkling: Weyborne Oriana Golden Spur The latest release from the talented wine maker…
8 December 2025 · 1 min read
Oriana Golden Spur X Clarette
Weyborne’s new Oriana Golden Spur is all about precision, place, and a little bit of magic and it was a privilege to be at the launch at Clarette restaurant last week,…
8 December 2025 · 1 min read
Laurent-Perrier - 10am Champagne on a Monday
10am Champagne on a Monday isn’t my usual start to the week… but for Laurent-Perrier, I’ll make an exception. 🍾 The tasting at 67 Pall Mall reminded me why this house…
8 December 2025 · 1 min read
Histamines & Wine: What You Need to Know
They can trigger symptoms like headaches, flushing, or restless sleep, especially if your body struggles to break them down. During perimenopause and menopause,…
8 December 2025 · 1 min read
The Best Wine l've Ever Had
Taste - Clotted cream, orange blossom, almonds, white pepper. Very full, rounded and flavour lasts forever.Where is it from? Bâtard-Montrachet is a great white Grand…
8 December 2025 · 1 min read
Festive Wines for Christmas | The Christmas Magazine 2025
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite shares her favourite bottles (and booze-free beauties) to enjoy this festive season. In my book, Christmas morning unfolds in a very specific…
1 December 2025 · 4 min read
Private Client & Journalist Tastings in London for 15 to 20 Guests for Taylor Wessing
This was a series of smaller, more considered tastings, built around a clear story. Taylor Wessing were celebrating 15 years in London, alongside the opening of two…
30 November 2025 · 1 min read
A Curated Wine Evening at Farm Shop, Audley Street
A recent event at the Farm Shop on Audley Street was a perfect reminder of how much craft and care sits behind truly good food and wine. Hand-cut charcuterie,…
13 November 2025 · 1 min read
An Evening Where Thoughtful Food & Wine Pairings Transform the Table with Kingsley Napley
Another brilliant Elizabeth & Wine tasting - this time with Kingsley Napley, exploring how thoughtful food and wine pairings can transform a table. We began with the…
6 November 2025 · 1 min read
Women in Wine: Cool climate elegance from South Africa
South Africa is still a best kept secret in wine. Some of the most exciting bottles on the shelves come from the Cape and they offer serious value. Two things make the…
31 October 2025 · 4 min read
The No & Low Revolution: My Sober October Wrap-Up
My summary around No and Low is that it's a really exciting movement that’s here to stay. We all want to drink in moderation, especially as we move into the festive…
31 October 2025 · 3 min read
Corporate Wine Tasting at Allen & Overy
Throwback to a recent corporate wine tasting at Allen & Overy. With 10 new team members joining the firm, we spent the afternoon building confidence around wine, …
22 October 2025 · 1 min read
A Rooftop Milestone: Celebrating Women in Wine with Elizabeth & Wine | BNY Mellon with St Paul's Cathedral Views
Last week was a milestone moment for Elizabeth & Wine. I hosted a Wine Safari on the rooftop of BNY Mellon for 80 guests, and for the first time, I wasn’t leading…
24 September 2025 · 1 min read